Master of Technology in Information Technology (MTech in IT)

• Professional graduate program that develops advanced competence in software engineering, algorithms, databases, networks, AI, and IT system design for industry and research applications.
• Two-year MTech in Information Technology under Kathmandu University designed to equip science and engineering graduates with specialized IT skills for modern digital industries.
• Curriculum integrates core computing theory with practical software development, data systems, networking, security, and applied research.
• Prepares professionals for leadership roles in IT development, systems architecture, data engineering, and innovation-driven technology sectors.

CURRICULAR STRUCTURE (TABLE)

Available Electives
Adaptive Web Technology, Computer Networks, Computer Architecture, Computer Graphics, MIS, Information Security, OOAD, Technical Entrepreneurship, Innovation, AI, Multimedia Technology, e-Government, Software Project Management, Research Methodology, SQA, Software Architecture, eCommerce, HCI.

FEATURES
• Full-time on-campus program (no part-time or evening option).
• Merit-based admission with written test + interview.
• Teaching Assistantships and UGC Formula Funding scholarships available (competitive).
• Extensive elective pool enabling specialization.
• No transfer credit, hostel, or transportation provision.
• Flexible project-based learning in later semesters leading to dissertation.

FEE (TENTATIVE)
• NPR 475,000 total program fee.
• Paid in 3–4 installments annually.

ELIGIBILITY
• Minimum 50% or CGPA 2.0.
• Eligible backgrounds:
– Engineering / Technology / Architecture / Computer Applications
– 16 years of science-based education
– M.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Statistics, or related fields

ADMISSION CRITERIA
• Written test (70% weight):
– Programming Fundamentals
– Data Structures and Algorithms
– Databases
– Software Engineering
– Artificial Intelligence
– Computer Networks
• Minimum 40 in written test → eligible for interview.
• Final merit list based on combined written + interview performance.

PROSPECT CAREERS
• Software Engineer / Systems Developer
• Data Engineer / Database Administrator
• Network and Security Specialist
• AI and Machine Learning Practitioner
• IT Consultant or Solutions Architect
• Systems Analyst in government and private sectors
• Research and Teaching Assistant roles in academia
• Tech Startup Developer / Technical Entrepreneur